Will a CoolerMaster V8 GTS Fit?

[RedHaze1911]

So im trying to build my first MATX pc and i was wondering if anyone knew if a V8 GTS cpu cooler will fit inside a Corsair 240 airflow case with a MSI Z97M GAMING MoBo ? Its industrial look and red leds are perfect for the look im going for. I cant do watercooler for the cpu cause the tubes would obstruct the top fans of the case so im looking for something else. Or does anyone have a cpu cooler in mind thats smaller and has LED's? And that is on sale in eastern europe? 😀
Any advice is apreciated,thx.

Update: i know that the case supports 120 mm cpu coolers and the v8 is 140mm. Is that a dealbraker or do you guys think that 20mm over is not necessarily going to be a problem and will just barely fit?

 

[raisonjohn]

So im trying to build my first MATX pc and i was wondering if anyone knew if a V8 GTS cpu cooler will fit inside a Corsair 240 airflow case with a MSI Z97M GAMING MoBo ? Its industrial look and red leds are perfect for the look im going for. I cant do watercooler for the cpu cause the tubes would obstruct the top fans of the case so im looking for something else. Or does anyone have a cpu cooler in mind thats smaller and has LED's? And that is on sale in eastern europe? 😀
Any advice is apreciated,thx.

No. The CM V8 GTS has a total height of 166.5mm. The Corsair 240 only has a maximum CPU cooler clearance height of 120mm.

 

[RedHaze1911]

[Hmm,it says 140 mm on the site im shopping from. Damn liars! Are there any similar cool cpu coolers that come to mind?

 

[raisonjohn]

[Hmm,it says 140 mm on the site im shopping from. Damn liars! Are there any similar cool cpu coolers that come to mind?

Maybe this will do: 115mm Height

Enermax ETD-T60-VD

It's not as great as the V8 GTS but, hey, this will fit.

 

[fudgecakes99]

Not only that, but if you're using some after market ram. Say corsair platinum s the heat sinks on those things or really any aftermarket ram can cause some clearance issues. If you don't have the ram situated correctly you're gonna have to move some bits around or take away one of the heat sinks.

Plus you're using a carbide case. I'd look into some water cooling solutions not necessarily a custom loop but maybe a closed loop cooler. Carbide 240 isn't exactly an air cooler friendly case. Seems a bit tight for my tastes. Though you'd probably have a streamlined source of air flow. Besides a cheap closed loop water cooler costs about the same less noise and more room. Granted theirs risks associated with whatever you choose.

 

[fudgecakes99]

http://www.raijintek.com/en/products_detail.php?ProductID=4

Make some good vertical coolers like the zelos which is a 95mm cooler, theirs a 140mm vertical cooler but i'd do some measurements and i'd check your ram placement before hand.

I'd think though since the case is so recessed inward you'd have a lot more room to shove an air cooler in but i guess it's not the case? No that wasn't a pun.

 

[RedHaze1911]

The Enermax ETD-T60-VD looks great but it does not support the 1150 socket... i have an i7 4770 non k.

As for the V8,it seems like it wont be a problem with corsair vengeance ram cards so thats fine.The heat tubes are far above the ram slots thankfully.
Its just the damn height,im afraid the case window wont close -_- but the cooler looks so damn sweet that im considering leaving the side of the case open while i find a custom solution 😀

 

[fudgecakes99]

Maybe look into a custom clear window personally i hate the regular tint? You could probably look find some diy kit to find some extenders of some sort for the case. Or fashion something from home depot. Gl with the build.

 

[RedHaze1911]

Or i guess i could consider a watercooler but it should have a glow or some LED thingy on the cooler,for looks... and not too expensive. Defo under 100€. Any suggestions?

 

[fudgecakes99]

Well, if you're trying to get into serious water cooling i'd look at some of swift techs all in one (aio) coolers. The come with about the same sized rad's you can get on a closed loop cooler, and they cost more but. As the name says it comes with a pump an inbuilt rez in the rad and all of it's customizeable. So if you plan on getting a serious water cooling set up any time in the future. Or maybe you want to just add another rad later you can, replace the water block etc.

But an h105 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z29F0630&cm_re=water_cooling-_-9SIA66Z29F0630-_-Product

This raijentek makes an aio water cooler with a fairly large block. Led's too different colors to match your build.

 

[raisonjohn]

The Enermax ETD-T60-VD looks great but it does not support the 1150 socket... i have an i7 4770 non k.

It says in the website that the Enermax ETD-T60-VD has these compatible sockets:

Intel® LGA 775/1150/1155/1156/1366,
AMD® AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/FM1/FM2

 

[raisonjohn]

Or i guess i could consider a watercooler but it should have a glow or some LED thingy on the cooler,for looks... and not too expensive. Defo under 100€. Any suggestions?

Use either of this (whichever will fit best in your case). Both of these have black/red theme complementing your interior and they have their pumps glowing with red led (breathing glow effect):

Deep Cool Captain 120
$79.00 @ Newegg

Deep Cool Captain 240
$109.00 @ Newegg

 

[RedHaze1911]

Well,i think i have an idea. Perhaps i can still get the V8 GTS and set the case sideways so that the window is facing up.Then i could customize the window lid a bit perhaps and set it on top and make it taller with something. I was thinking perhaps some light magnets? Tape on one side and naked on the bottom side of the magnet.
I just really want the V8 😀 Im sure ppl customize ther cases all the time,right? This does not sound like a huge hassle but i dont have the case on me yet so il know better when i see it.

But if it proves too bothersome or impossible,i will probably go with Deep Cool Captain 120 so thx raisonjohn.

Anyone have any ideas on how to make tha window lid taller for the Corsair 240 airflow case?

 

[raisonjohn]

Just throwing this out there but if you really really want the V8 GTS (140mm height) to fit in a Corsair Airflow Case, how about choosing the Corsair 540? It does cost more, it is bigger, but it will definitely fit the air cooler you like as its maximum CPU Cooler Height Clearance is 170mm.

 

[RedHaze1911]

Yeah,i Am way over budget as it is... and i really want a small case just to show off how much shit ive managed to cram into it 😀

Il fnd a way to customize it somehow

 

[fudgecakes99]

Theirs probably some custom stuff you can make. Go down to a local hardware store. Maybe look into custom built panels. You're bound to find something.